View source for Elmetaph

__NOTOC__
{{NPC infobox
|title            = Elmetaph
|image            = [[File:Elmetaph.png|250px]]
|caption          = An old elf.
|zone             = Anagoge
|location         = Lighthouse
|anatomy = Elven
|species = Elf
|beastspeak       = Yes
|beastlist = All
|skilltrainer     = [[Teleportation]], [[Alchemy]]
}}
{{Quote|
I remember you! Come back to tour the old grounds? Well, the island's not in good shape anymore. I don't think you'll enjoy your visit.
}}
'''Elmetaph''' is an [[Elven|Elf]] living in the Lighthouse on [[Anagoge Island]]. When he was known as '''Proctor Elmetaph,''' he operated an academy designed to test the magical capabilities of potential recruits for the Council. It seems possible the goal of school was to gather and identify Prodigies.  While the school itself has been destroyed, both Elmetaph and some of his tests remain.

Elmetaph will teach players teleportation so that they can escape from the island. He also has a habit of mispronouncing the player's name, implying a familiar but not-too-familiar recollection, as if the player was once a student.

While reading through the books in Elmetaph's room, the player will learn the basics in [[Alchemy]].

==Location==
; [[Anagoge Island]]
: Lighthouse in the Northwest.
== Quests ==
<dpl>
category = Quests/Elmetaph
mode = unordered
columns = 1
include = #Prerequisites,#Requirements
</dpl>

== Conversations ==
{{Quote |
:I remember you! (Player's name, garbled), right? Come back to tour the old grounds? Well, the island's not in good shape anymore. I don't think you'll enjoy your visit.
:'''You know me?'''
:'Course I do! I never forget a face. You were younger back then. But I guess that's how time works. Anyway, if you came for a visit, I'm afraid there's not much left.
::'''I don't remember any of this. My memories are gone!'''
::Aw, another person got mind-wiped? Those damned hags have dumped a dozen or so here in the past year. No idea why!

::Most of 'em got killed within an hour or so of arriving. But then, they weren't old students of mine. You remember any of my lessons?
:::'''No, I don't remember you or anything about this place, I'm afraid.'''
:::Well, shit. Then you're not going to survive long here. The place is overrun with creepy crawlies now, since no students come for their battle tests anymore.
::::'''Students used to come here?'''
::::Well it's a state secret, but you used to have authorization, so I guess you still do, technically...

::::There as a school for ... gifted people, a while back. Run by the [[The_Council|Council]]. They were looking for the best and brightest to become master warriors, battle-mages, thaumaturges, and ultra heroic blah blah blah.

::::This island was part of their final exam. Students had to show competence in a bunch of different skills here. Only a few graduated, and some were killed here. It's a dangerous place.

::::I wonder if you passed your final exam? Heh, I guess it doesn't matter now.
:::::'''So that school is gone now?'''
:::::Yep. Been gone for years. They shut everything down in a hurry one day. I don't know why.

:::::When the school closed I moved here because... well, that's my own damn business.
::::::'''I have another question.'''
::::::Sure, (garbled version of players name), what else is on your mind?
:::::::'''Students used to come here?'''
:::::::Well, it's a state secret... (see above)
:::::::'''Is there a way off this island?'''
:::::::Well, you could swim, hehe... no, don't look hopeful, that was a joke! The sea's full of sharks and horrible beasts. An elven friend comes to visit me every year or so. You could get a ride back with her. Shouldn't be more than six or eight months wait.
::::::::'''That's too long. Is there any other way?'''
::::::::If you still had your magic training, you could [[Teleportation|teleport]], I suppose...
:::::::::'''Can you teach me how to teleport?'''
:::::::::You were a fast learner before, so I guess I could try to teach you again. But it took you weeks to master it, and that's after you'd been studying the basics of magic for quite a while. Hopefully some remnant of that training is still in your head somewhere. We can give it a shot and see...
::::::::::'''Great! How do we begin?'''
::::::::::Well, first you'll need an [[amethyst]] as a catalyst. And I'm fresh out of gems.
:::::::::::'''Shit.'''
:::::::::::Don't you curse at me, young (man/woman)! There's still a chance. Lots of students had their [[teleportation]] trials on this island, and they all brought spare [[amethyst]]s, so there's bound to be some hidden around somewhere.
::::::::::::'''So I should find an amethyst and come back?''' (Begins the quest [[Find an Amethyst]].)
::::::::::::Yup. Come back with an [[amethyst]] and I'll teach you the basics of [[teleportation]]. Try searching around the old teleportation platforms for misplaced gem bags. If that doesn't work, well, there could be [[amethyst]]s anywhere on the island, really.
:::::::'''Can I read your books?'''
:::::::Well of course, just don't run off with them. They're very old and valuable... well, they're not very valuable anymore. I retrieved them from the basement of the university when I left. They weren't in good shape when I found them, and this sea air isn't doing them any favors. But still, they're more valuable than most of the junk on the island.
}}

{{Spoiler|Your special someone|
After completing the quest [[Obelisk Math]], Elmetaph will offer you the option to select a choice that will potentially affect your character in the future.
{{Quote |
It's done. Now you really should be going. I need to nap. Good luck, (garbled player name}! Oh, wait, how's your special someone?
:'''My what?'''
:I remember you talking on and on about your special friend. I got the impression it was quite serious. But that was back in your academy days.

:Hm, would that have been a boy or a girl, do you think?

::'''I suppose it would have been a boyfriend...'''
::Ah, yes. That was years ago, but who knows? Perhaps you broke up, or perhaps you have a family waiting for you somewhere. Wouldn't that be nice?
:::'''I suppose so... if he's nice, I guess.'''
:::That's the spirit. Well, if you want to find him, you should make your way to [[Statehelm]]. That's a long way from here, but it's where the Council record-keepers are. They might be able to help you.
:::'''That would be very awkward. I don't remember anything about him!'''
:::Hmmm. I guess you're right. But he would know things about your past! Even if your romance is over, he might still be useful to talk to.

:::If you want to find him, you should make your way to [[Statehelm]]. That's a long way from here, but it's where the [[The Council|Council]] records-keepers are. They may be able to help you.
::::'''Thanks for your help.'''
::'''I suppose it would have been a girlfriend...'''
::Ah, yes. That was years ago, but who knows? Perhaps you broke up, or perhaps you have a family waiting for you somewhere. Wouldn't that be nice?
:::'''I suppose so... If she's nice, I guess.'''
:::That's the spirit. Well, if you want to find her, you should make your way to [[Statehelm]]. That's a long way from here, but it's where the Council record-keepers are. They might be able to help you.
:::'''That would be very awkward. I don't remember anything about her!'''
:::Hmmm. I guess you're right. But he would know things about your past! Even if your romance is over, she might still be useful to talk to.

:::If you want to find her, you should make your way to [[Statehelm]]. That's a long way from here, but it's where the [[The Council|Council]] records-keepers are. They may be able to help you.
::::'''Thanks for your help.'''
::'''I have no idea. It could have been anybody, really...'''
::So you really remember nothing about this person? Well, you should still meet them. They would know things about your past! Perhaps you have a family waiting for you somewhere. Wouldn't that be nice?
:::'''A family I don't remember? That would be very awkward...'''
:::Hmmm. I guess you're right. But if I were in your place, I'd still need to know my past, awkward or not!

:::I think you should make your way to [[Statehelm]]. That's a long way from here, but it's where the [[The Council|Council]] records-keepers are. They may be able to help.
::::'''Thanks for your help.'''
}}
}}
[[Category:NPCs]][[Category:NoRiShin]]